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We're Fighting for the Right to a Great Public SchoolNEA President Reg Weaver recalls the passion for teaching he’s felt over a 30-year career: “There’s no feeling like seeing children’s eyes brighten up as they discover a world of opportunity.” He reminds listeners in his 60-second May radio spot that we're a team fighting for great public schools -- including smaller class sizes, adequate funding, and access to a rigorous curriculum -- for every child.
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NEA members, leaders, and officials are in the news.
An NEA venue for best pedagogical practices:
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Delegates completed an energetic, hopeful Representative Assembly with tributes to outgoing President Reg Weaver, and speeches from President-Elect Dennis Van Roekel, the newly elected Executive Committee members, and 2008 Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen.
Related Content:
 Video: Sen. Barack Obama (NEA Members Only; log-in required).
Educators Vote to Endorse Obama.
See live and on demand video webcasts of key Annual Meeting events.
Podcast: NEA's NCLB Expert Answers Your Questions
Joel Packer, NEA's top lobbyist on the No Child Left Behind Act, dives into his virtual mailbag to answer your questions about the law's impact, insanity, involvement -- and to offer some ideas for improvement.
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NEA Retirement Security
Need some facts to help you understand your retirement benefits or those of other public education employees? Here's specific information on pensions; retiree health care; social security; Medicare; and actions you can take to protect your security.
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Are You An Active Member or Do You Just Belong?
In his latest column, Illinois custodian Dave Arnold reminds tells readers how to become part of the 2 percent that do 98 percent of the Association work that supports our members. Check out his incentives and advice for increasing your participation.
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Urge Congress to provide the funding needed for great public schools.
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